George Sandford

Sir George Ritchie Sandford, KBE, CMG (9 November 1892 – 17 September 1950) was a British colonial administrator, serving most of his 35-year career in East Africa. He was Governor of the Bahamas from 17 February 1950 until he died in office on 17 September 1950.

Early life and education

Sandford was born on 9 November 1892 at Roselands, Ambleside, Westmorland, England. He attended Christ's Hospital school and Queens' College, Cambridge. He resigned from his position to take on a short-lived role as editor at a local newspaper. Sandford went on to study law and was admitted to the Bar of England and Wales at the Inner Temple.

He rejoined the Colonial Service, assuming the role of clerk to the Legislative Council of Kenya in 1926 and becoming Deputy Treasurer in 1931. Sandford was appointed Governor of the Bahamas in February 1950, however, he died unexpectedly after only seven months in office.

Death Sandford died on 17 September 1950, aged 57 after complaining of indigestion. His funeral was held that same day at Christ Church Cathedral, Nassau and he was interred at St Matthew's Anglican Church Cemetery.

Sandford was survived by his wife Lady Sandford, and his brother, Brigadier Francis Rossall Sandford. He was succeeded in office by Major General Robert Arthur Ross Neville.